Top Wine Bars in Belgium

Titulus ★ 4.6 · Brussels

Chaussée de Wavre 167A, 1050 Ixelles

Titulus in Brussels' Ixelles is the natural-wine shop-bar Baptiste Lardeux, Philippe Mesnier and Vivien Blot opened in 2011. 400 references from 60 growers, with a small dining program at the back.

Bar Burbure ★ 4.5 · Antwerp

het-zuid · Vlaamsekaai 41, 2000 Antwerp

Bar Burbure in Antwerp on Vlaamsekaai pours a 600-bottle list curated by Jurgen Lijcops, a sommelier with a long career across Belgian Michelin-starred kitchens. Cocktails and small plates run alongside. Open since 2016.

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The wine list rotates seasonally; ask for the sommelier's recommendation.

Titulus ★ 4.4 · Antwerp

sint-andries · Oever 8, 2000 Antwerp

Titulus Antwerpen on Oever is a natural-wine bar in Sint-Andries. The list runs Belgian and European growers; the room runs small, the kitchen tight.

Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The cheese plate works as a full dinner with three glasses of natural red.

Cuvee ★ 4.4 · Bruges

burg · Philipstockstraat 41, 8000 Brugge

Cuvee on Philipstockstraat in Bruges was the centre's first natural wine bar, shop and food bar in one, with sharing plates and a bottle wall of growers.

Tip: Buy a bottle from the shop wall to drink in for a small corkage. The sharing plates pair to the pour.

Rubis Wine Bar ★ 4.4 · Brussels

Saint-Gilles · Avenue Adolphe Demeur 41, 1060 Saint-Gilles

Rubis Wine Bar in Brussels Saint-Gilles is the neighbourhood wine bar Pierre Val opened in 2015 on Avenue Adolphe Demeur. Everyday glass pours from 5 to 8 euros plus deeper Burgundy and biodynamic selections in a tasting-room format.

Edelrot Bar and Shop ★ 4.4 · Ghent

binnenstad · Belfortstraat 6, 9000 Gent

Edelrot is a natural wine bar and bottle shop next to the Belfort tower, focusing on low-intervention, natural-process and skin-contact wines by the glass.

Tip: Open from 15:00 Tuesday to Saturday; the bottle shop inside allows you to buy what you tried. Prices are honest for natural wine.

Chubby Cheeks ★ 4.4 · Ghent

binnenstad · Onderbergen 33, 9000 Gent

Chubby Cheeks is a convivial natural wine bar where interesting small-plate dishes are designed to match unusual bottles. The card runs from funky orange.

Tip: A Gault and Millau HIP pick; the menu changes frequently so the best visit is a return one.

Volta Wine List ★ 4.4 · Ghent

binnenstad · Nieuwewandeling 2, 9000 Gent

Volta's wine list is one of the most ambitious in Ghent, matching modern Belgian cooking with grower wines from across Europe in a converted turbine hall.

Tip: Walk-in seats at the bar are easier to get than a table booking; the park setting adds to the atmosphere.

Patine Wijnbistro ★ 4.3 · Antwerp

het-zuid · Leopold de Waelstraat 1, 2000 Antwerp

Patine in Antwerp's Zuid is a wine bistro on Leopold de Waelstraat. The list runs natural and orange wines; the kitchen builds small plates around them.

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The bar seats six; reserve a table on busier nights.

Tannin ★ 4.3 · Antwerp

het-zuid · Volkstraat 50, 2000 Antwerp

Tannin in Antwerp on Volkstraat is a natural-wine bar with a Mediterranean lean. The cellar runs Italian, Loire and Champagne growers in equal measure.

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The kitchen runs four small plates; the cheese tray is the safest order.

Album ★ 4.3 · Antwerp

het-zuid · Vlaamsekaai 6, 2000 Antwerp

Album in Antwerp on Vlaamsekaai pours natural and biodynamic European growers from a tight cellar. The bistro kitchen builds small plates around the list.

Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The room seats 20; reserve mid-week if you want a Saturday-night table.

Wijnbar Est ★ 4.3 · Bruges

burg · Braambergstraat 7, 8000 Brugge

Wijnbar Est on Braambergstraat in Bruges is a small wine bar pouring an eclectic old and new world list, with live jazz on its Lazy Sunday sessions.

Tip: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Come for the Sunday jazz; the room is tiny, so arrive early.

L'Aperovino ★ 4.3 · Bruges

jan-van-eyckplein · Academiestraat 2, 8000 Brugge

L'Aperovino on Academiestraat in Bruges is a two-storey wine bar and restaurant, with sommelier Julie De Mey pouring over 100 references upstairs and a tapas-style food list to share.

Tip: The upstairs bar runs from 18:00 to midnight Tuesday to Saturday. Book the downstairs restaurant for a full sit-down dinner.

Le Wine Bar des Marolles ★ 4.3 · Brussels

Rue Haute 198, 1000 Brussels

Le Wine Bar des Marolles in Brussels sits on Rue Haute on the edge of the Sablon. A deep European list, Burgundy bottle depth, generous by-the-glass with cheese and charcuterie at the counter.

Amen Restaurant and Wine Bar ★ 4.3 · Brussels

Rue Franz Merjay 165, 1050 Ixelles

Amen in Brussels' Ixelles cooks wood-fire small plates alongside a natural-wine list. The dining room runs natural-leaning Belgian and European bottles, with the open fire at the back.

ONA ★ 4.3 · Ghent

kouter · Nederkouter 71, 9000 Gent

ONA is a wine bar near the Kouter square with a carefully curated list of authentic European wines from smaller producers. The format is intimate: a few bar.

Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 16:00; the Sunday noon opening makes it an unusual afternoon wine destination.

Vinogradoff ★ 4.3 · Ghent

graslei-korenlei · Ajuinlei 15, 9000 Gent

Vinogradoff is a wine shop and bar specialising in natural and biodynamic wines from Eastern Europe: Georgia, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Czech Republic alongside.

Tip: Shop-bar hybrid; most visits start with the staff recommending a region and end with buying a bottle home.

Roots Wine Pairing ★ 4.3 · Ghent

patershol · Vrouwebroersstraat 5, 9000 Gent

Roots is a farm-to-table Patershol bistro that treats its natural wine list as seriously as its food. The optional wine pairing for the tasting menu brings.

Tip: One of the best-value wine pairings in Ghent; the pairing adds around €25 to a €45 tasting menu.

Bar Brut ★ 4.2 · Antwerp

eilandje · Londenstraat 3, 2000 Antwerp

Bar Brut in Antwerp on Londenstraat pours Belgian natural and biodynamic growers in Eilandje. The Pakhuis-district bar leans heavily into sparkling and biodynamic.

Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The flights of three are the better introduction to the cellar.

Le Vin est une Fete ★ 4.2 · Brussels

Rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles

Le Vin est une Fete in Brussels' Saint-Gilles is the natural-wine bar on Rue de Moscou. Biodynamic French bottles, a tight cheese-and-charcuterie list and quiet weeknight tables.

Gamin ★ 4.2 · Brussels

Saint-Gilles · Avenue Adolphe Demeur 34, 1060 Saint-Gilles

Gamin in Brussels Saint-Gilles is the natural-wine bar near Place Van Meenen. A compact list of living wines, local organic snacks, a small terrace and a resident corgi called Syrah.

Bar Terroir ★ 4.2 · Ghent

groentenmarkt · Groentenmarkt 15, 9000 Gent

Bar Terroir sits steps from the vegetable market square, sourcing wines from small estates and pairing them with artisan cheeses and charcuterie plates.

Tip: The private room with a Ghent towers view seats up to 15; book it for a wine dinner group.

Win Natural Wine Bar ★ 4.2 · Ghent

patershol · Burgstraat 8, 9000 Gent

Win is a compact natural wine bar on Burgstraat near the Gravensteen castle, with a weekend brunch menu and an afternoon coffee service in a renovated room.

Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00; the brunch format on weekends is popular, book ahead.

Steendam 66 Wine Lounge ★ 4.2 · Ghent

binnenstad · Steendam 66, 9000 Gent

Steendam 66 runs a wine lounge attached to its Gault and Millau-listed bistro. The by-the-glass selection pairs with the short, seasonal lunch menu.

Tip: The lounge bar is easier to access than the dining room without a reservation.

Café Ernst ★ 4.1 · Antwerp

historisch-centrum · Ernest Van Dijckkaai 19, 2000 Antwerp

Café Ernst in Antwerp on Ernest Van Dijckkaai is a riverfront bar with a tight natural-wine list. The terrace looks across the Scheldt at the Linkeroever.

Tip: The sunset hour fills with the after-work crowd. Reserve for the river-facing tables.

Lucy ★ 4.1 · Bruges

sint-gillis · Ezelstraat 4, 8000 Brugge

Lucy on Ezelstraat near the Ezelbrug in Bruges is a wine bar and shop in one, with a curated list and small plates. Outdoor seating in the warmer months.

Tip: It doubles as a bottle shop, so take a recommendation home. North of the centre toward Sint-Gillis.

Bar Bulles ★ 4.1 · Bruges

minnewater · Oostmeers, 8000 Brugge

Bar Bulles at Hotel Le Foulage on Oostmeers in Bruges pours selected wines, cocktails and a strong champagne range, with small Bulles Bites plates to share.

Tip: The champagne list is the reason to come. Open every evening from 17:00, last orders 23:15.

Hey Frankie ★ 4.1 · Ghent

vrijdagmarkt · Sint-Margrietstraat 16, 9000 Gent

Hey Frankie is a neighbourhood wine bar open Fridays to Sundays near Vrijdagmarkt. The list is natural-wine focused: growers who farm without pesticides.

Tip: Open only three days a week; the Friday evening slot before a Vrijdagmarkt dinner is the sweet spot.

Allegro Moderato Wine Terrace ★ 4.0 · Ghent

graslei-korenlei · Korenlei 7, 9000 Gent

Allegro Moderato has one of the few wine terraces in Ghent with direct views of the medieval guild houses, focusing on Belgian and French grower wines.

Tip: The terrace fills fast on summer evenings; book a table and stay for dinner to hold it.